Mcgrady
Anglicized form of the Irish surname Mac Gráda, meaning "son of Gráda" (Gráda meaning "noble" or "illustrious").
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,422 Americans carry the last name Mcgrady. That puts it at #8,611 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.29 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 77,511 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mcgrady surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
4.4K
1 in 77,511
Census rank
#8,611
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,819 bearers of the surname Mcgrady in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.29 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8611th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcgrady, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.1%. The next largest groups are Black (12.9%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mcgrady
The surname McGrady is of Irish origin, with roots stretching back to the 12th century. It is a variant of the Gaelic surname Mac Grádaigh, which translates to "son of the gracious one." This name is believed to have originated in County Donegal, a region in the northwest of Ireland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The Annals mention a man named Gilla Críst Mac Grádaigh, who was a notable figure in the year 1188.
The McGrady surname has a long and storied history in Ireland, with several notable bearers throughout the centuries. In the 16th century, Cormac Og McGrady was a renowned bard and poet who composed works in the traditional Irish literary style.
During the Irish Rebellion of 1641, a man named Turlough McGrady played a significant role as a captain in the Irish Confederate forces. He fought against the English and Scottish armies during this tumultuous period of Irish history.
In the 18th century, a prominent McGrady was Patrick McGrady, born in County Tyrone in 1718. He was a influential Catholic landowner and played a vital role in the local community.
Another notable bearer of the name was John McGrady, born in County Armagh in 1825. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist who donated generously to various charitable causes in his lifetime.
The McGrady surname has also been found in various locations throughout Ireland, with slight variations in spelling. For instance, the name has appeared as MacGrady, Megrady, and McGraddy in historical records from different regions.
While the name has its roots in Ireland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Irish emigration. However, the rich history and origins of the McGrady surname can be traced back to the Emerald Isle and the proud Gaelic heritage of its bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mcgrady
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcgrady, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.1%. The next largest groups are Black (12.9%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Mcgrady bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mcgrady surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.1%
- Black or African American12.9%
- Hispanic or Latino1.7%
- Two or more races1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Mcgrady surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,611 | #8,611 | 0.0% |
| Count | 3,819 | 3,819 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.29 | 1.29 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Mcgrady bearers went from 3,819 to 3,819 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #8,611 to #8,611.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Mcgrady
FAQ
Mcgrady surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Mcgrady?
The surname Mcgrady holds position #8,611 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 4,422 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 1.29 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Mcgrady surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcgrady, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.1%. The next largest groups are Black (12.9%) and Hispanic (1.7%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.